Tipp Tatler Issue 208 Dec 2013

The Tipp Tatler is a free magazine distributed throughout North Tipperary and surrounding district. It is packed full of local news and interesting articles and provides the best business advertising
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The Tipp Tatler is a free magazine distributed throughout North Tipperary and surrounding district. It is packed full of local news and interesting articles and provides the best business advertising in Tipperary

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Jokes
According to the Alaskan Department of Fish and game, while both
male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male
reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid December. Female
reindeer retain their antlers 'till after
they give birth in the spring.
Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, every single one of them, from
Rudolph to Blitzen had to be a girl.
We should've known! Only women
would be able to drag a fat man in a
red velvet suit all around the world
in one night, and NOT GET LOST.
Attending a wedding for the first
time, a little girl was mesmerized by
the whole spectacle.
Finally, she leaned over and whispered to her mother, "Why is the
bride dressed in white?"
"Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest day
of her life," her mother explained,
trying to keep it simple.
The youngster thought about this for
a while.
"So then, why," she finally asked her
mother after putting the pieces together, "is the groom wearing
black?"
A new business was opening, and
one of the owner's friends wanted to
send him flowers for the occasion.
They arrived at the new business
site, and the owner read the card,
which said, "Rest in Peace."
The owner was angry and called the
florist to complain.
After he told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was,
the florist replied, "Sir, I'm really
sorry for the mistake, but rather than
getting angry, you should imagine
this: Somewhere there is a funeral
taking place, and they have flowers
with a note saying, 'Congratulations
on your new location.'"
What does a dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac spend most of his time doing?
Staying up all night wondering if
there really is a dog.
A Roman walks into a bar, holds up
two fingers, and says, "Five beers,
please."
New deliveries of
Tropical Fish/Plants
every week
15kg Dog Food
starting from €13.99
Now stocking
Royal Canin & Burns
Dog Food
We stock Chicken
Coops, Accessories
& Foods
Now taking Deposits/Orders
for Christmas
Unit 1 Lidl Car Park
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tel; 067-33962 / 087-7916690
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Moynihan & Ryan
Commercial Spares Ltd
• Batteries • Copper • Stainless • Motors
• Cars • Aluminium
Top Prices Paid at our Yard in Templemore
Collection Service Available
Phone Kevin 087-680 7983
Happy Christmas to all our Customers
Tel: 0504-20885 Fax: 0504-20884
Email:moynihanryan@hotmail.com
The Mall, Thurles
Co. Tipperary
10 Reasons To Shop Locally
& Support Independent Retailers
1. Local Economic Stimulus.
When you purchase at locally owned
businesses rather than nationally
owned, more money is kept in the
community because locally-owned
businesses often purchase from other
local businesses and service providers . Purchasing local helps grow other businesses.
2. Non Profits Receive Greater
Support.
Local business owners donate more
to local charities than non-local owners.
3. Unique Businesses Create Character & Prosperity
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Come & enjoy the atmosphere of this pretty salon without a high price tag
3 Pound Lane, Cudville, Nenagh
Phone: (067) 33833
Email: sharrie@live.ie
Proprietor: Sharon Horrigan
Wishing all our Customers a
Happy Christmas &New Year
The Local Multiplier Effect
How money spent locally benefits the local area
80% of money
stays locally
Enters
100
80
64
51
51
33
Total: 500
Remains
80
64
51
41
33
—
20% of money
stays locally
Enters
100
20
4
1
Remains
20
4
1
—
Total: 125
The starting point in each situation is that €100 enters the local
economy.
If 80% of each €100 spent stays in the local economy, the total
amount of of spending that that €100 will generate is about €500 a multiplier of 5 (500 divided by 100).
If only 20% of each €100 spent stays in the local economy, the
total spending is only €125. This gives a multiplier of 1.25 (125
divided by 100)
The unique character of your local
community is defined in large part by
the business that reside there, and
that plays a big factor in your overall
satisfaction with where you live and
the value of your home and property.
4. Environmental Impact Is Reduced.
Small local business usually set up
shop in the town/village centre, providing a centralized variety that is
much friendlier to a community's
walk score than out of town shopping
malls. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
5. Most New Jobs Are Provided By
Local Businesses.
Small local businesses are the largest
employers nationally. Plus the more
jobs you have in your local community the less people are going to have
to commute which means more time
and less traffic and pollution.
6. Customer Service Is Better.
Local businesses often hire people
with more specific product expertise
for better customer service. You are
also going to see these people around
town and they are less likely to be
rude because they have to face you
day after day.
7. Local Business Owners Invest In
Community.
Local businesses are owned by people who live in the community,
are less likely to leave, and are more
invested in the community's welfare
and future.
8. Public Benefits Far Outweigh
Public Costs.
Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure and more
efficiently utilize public services relative to chain stores.
9. Competition And Diversity
Leads To More Consumer Choices.
A marketplace of thousands of small
businesses is the best way to ensure
innovation and low prices over the
long-term.
10. You Matter More
We talk a lot about exerting influence
with your purchasing choices, or
"voting with your wallet." It's a fact
that business respond to their customers but your values and desires are
much more influential to your local
community business than the large
chain stores.
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Julia Young’s
Salon
Moved to new location at
Knockahorna,
Borrisoleigh
Tel: 085-2868228 / 0504-50635
Staff and owners of Joey O Dwyer’s Butchers, Borrisoleigh who recently
celebrated 21 years in business. TippFM did a live broadcast from the shop to
mark the occasion. Here’s to another 21 years of top quality meat!
Tues & Wed
Colour, Cut & Blowdry
Only €45
Opening Hours:Mon - Closed, Tues & Wed 9.30am-5.30pm
Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 7pm, Sat 9.30am - 5pm
Appointments not neccesary
To Nenagh
Borrisoleigh
To Thurles
Children from schools in Borrisoleigh singing Christmas carols before the
turning on of the lights of the Remembrance Christmas Tree
To Ileigh
St. Stephen's Day Borrisoleigh
Fun Run/Walk
Need to run off the Turkey?! The
annual Borrisoleigh Fun Run/ Walk
in aid of the new Community Centre
is on the 26th of December at 11am.
The 10km run starts at 11am and the
5km walk starts at 11:10am. The registration and starting point is located
in the church grounds and is open
from 10am. It is 10 euro for adults, 5
euro for children or 20 euro for a
family or you can obtain a sponsorship card from the community centre
between 9:30 am and 12:30pm. We
hope to see you there!
Cross of
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Ryan’s Garage
Borrisoleigh
Sales, Service
& Repairs
Tyre Sales
Happy Christmas to All Our Customers
& Safe Driving in 2014
Putting up the Remembrance Christmas Tree in Borrisoleigh
Tel: 0504-51334

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Peat Briquettes
€2.50 per bale
Hennessy Metal Recycling Yard
in Killea, Templemore
Phone Kevin 087-680 7983
Edel’s Court Hotel,Salon
Hair Dublin Road
@ Abbey
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 067 42181
OAP Specials
Call or drop in for more details
Morroccon oil now in stock
Cloud Nine Straighteners also in stock
For the perfect Christmas present
Relay for Life exceeds €100,000 again
well as supporting research to find
cures and better treatments for those
with the disease, are a significant contribution to the fight against cancer.
Finally, she said that the venue and
dates for next year’s Relay for Life
Tipperary would be announced in due
course, and hoped that those who participated in past years would continue
to do so in the future.
Speaking on behalf of the Relay Committee, Padraig Moran thanked all the
teams who took part for their efforts
and commitment and also for their
spirit and ingenuity. He said that
without the teams there would be no
Relay for Life, adding that their contribution was much greater than the
money they raised. Both he and Jerry
Cronin, Committee Chairman,
thanked Toomevara people in general
and the GAA club in particular, for
embracing Relay so completely during
the past three years, and for giving it
such total support. In conclusion, Jerry added that Relay for Life Tipperary
had really just begun and will now
spread its wings and go ahead from
strength to strength in various venues
throughout the county. Keep an eye
out for the announcement of the venue
for next year’s Relay.
Quote
“If you're going to try, go all the way.
Otherwise, don't even start. This could
mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives
and maybe even your mind. It could
mean not eating for three or four days. It
could mean freezing on a park bench. It
could mean jail. It could mean derision.
It could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test
of your endurance, of how much you
really want to do it. And, you'll do it,
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Relay for Life Tipperary, held in
Toomevara at the end of August has
exceeded the €100k mark for the third
year in a row. At the official cheque
handover held last Friday evening in
the Tipperary Inn, Toomevara, the
final amount from this year’s Relay
was announced as €104,306-29. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the
Irish Cancer Society, Kathleen O
Meara, Director of Advocacy with the
society, thanked all who contributed
to such a remarkable outcome, adding
that the Tipperary Relay is one of the
most successful and well organised in
the country and has contributed
€359,000 to the fight against cancer in
the past three years. She complimented the committee for their work during the past three years, adding “you
are the happiest hardworking committee I have ever met”. Pointing out that
the Irish Cancer Society is not a state
funded organisation, she said that
funds from Relay were used to provide a range of services to cancer sufferers in Co Tipperary, including
cancer information services, the night
nursing service, daffodil centres the
financial support programme to those
suffering from cancer, the survivors
supporting survivors programme and
the advocacy service. All these, as
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neck and muscular pain, trapped nerves,inflammation, gout,
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― Charles Bukowski, Factotum
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Ask if your local Pharmacy or Health Shop stocks “The Rub”
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I hope other players find The Rub as
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Michael, Coach, Cork
Dear Mrs Killeen — Thank you for
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Thanks for your interest in Manchester United and Roy in particular.
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Cashel Pantomime Society
The Cashel Pantomime Society will
be presenting ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' this coming January.
Its guaranteed to be a great Show
with lots of singing, dancing and lots
of laughs.
There will be vouchers available for
the Show from Rossa Pottery, 77
Main Str., Cashel Tel.:
062-61388 from Friday 13th December.
These would make a great Christmas
present for someone this year!!!
Association of Landscape
Contractors of Ireland
Kenneth Wall Dip Hort.
Tree Surgery
Phone: 087 9794863
Fax: 087 59794863
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Full Insurance - C2 Reg - Reg. Vat. No. IE7143822F.
Mari Mina Pharmacy
Available at our Pharmacy
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Drug and Alcohol Testing
• “New” Celebrity Slim diet Program (including weekly weigh ins)
• “New” Salcura Natural Skin Thereapy (psoriasis, eczema, itchy dry skin)
• Special weekly offers ranging from jewellery, perfumes, sets….etc
Are you having trouble taking your daily medication?
Ask a member of our team for an easier method
that will suit you.
Monday - Friday:
9.30am to 6.00pm
Saturday:
10.00am to 4.30pm
Main St., Toomevara
Co. Tipperary
Phone: 067-26344
Fax: 067 26971

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Kennedy’s
Pub & Restaurant
Kids Happy Meal
Upperchurch
Tel: 0504-54356 087-6076947
With FREE Activity Box
Happy Christmas
From Nino, Susan and Staff
Barnane National School Charity
Christmas CD
Barnane National School
live in Saint Mary's
have launched a new
Church, Drom. A very speChristmas CD. The CD
cial guest, 4 year old Sois called "Lights are
phie Gough (Ann's
Shining" and contains
daughter) attended on the
five soundtracks.
day and she was very imThe CD features two
pressed with the beautiful
original compositions
singing and music playing.
composed by the late
The CD can be ordered
Ann Gough ( née Kenny,
from the school on 0504
Ann Gough
Pallas street, Borriso31196
leigh).
Or 086 8410855
Ann Gough died in May 2013 aged
It is also available for sale in a
33 years following a brave battle
number of the local shops in Borriagainst cancer.
soleigh and Templemore.
The CD costs ten euros. Proceeds
The children from Barnane school
from the sale of the CD are in aid of
choir and their teacher Maria Bevans Barnane N. S. and The Irish Cancer
( soloist) recorded all five tracks,
Society.
Friday 20th Dec
Christmas Party Night @ 8pm
Choice of 4 course meal @ €20 per person
Followed by music by Tommy McGrath
Monday 23rd December
Traditional Music Session
Kennedy’s Christmas Draw with Prizes & Finger Food
Thursday 26th December
Music by D.J.
Tuesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Party Night
Dinner from 5pm to 9pm
Choice of 4 course meal @ €20 per person
Followed by Norma & Rob to welcome in the New Year
Now serving
Sunday Lunch
12pm - 5pm
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
O Sullivan’s Pub
Killea
Children and Teachers from Barnane National School
Premier Sounds
- Lash at D' Glash Charity Album
The album Premier Sounds Vol 1 is
set to be released on the 17th January 2014 and will be a compilation
of original songs from just some of
Tipperary’s finest singer/songwriters
and will be sold to raise funds in
conjunction with the Lash @
D’glash festival for two very worthy
causes, The Irish Pilgrimage Trust
and Pieta House.
Artist set the feature on the album
include, Jester, Minus 1, Seskin
Lane, James McGrath, The Rebel
Hearts, (Myself) Stevie Spratt,
Acoustra, D’macs, Caley Maher,
Sinead O’Meara, The Modern souls,
John & Stacy, Lifeline, Strings &
Things, P45. We will also be pro-
Happy Christmas
to all our customers and friends
Sat. 21st Dec - Party - music by Rory O Donnell
viding bonus downloads to compliment the album.
We raised funds for the printing and
duplication of the album through a
crowd-funding website called
fundit.ie which was a huge success.
We will be hosting a launch party in
Jim Kennedys, Parnell St. Thurles
on Friday 17th January 2014 with
live music and spot prizes on the
night.
The 3rd annual Lash @ D’glash 3
day festival will held on easter
weekend in the Old abbey inn, Holycross and is set to be even bigger
and better this year. More information can be found at our facebook
page
Hogan Contracting Services
New Builds, Extensions & Renovations
Carpentry, Groundwork, Chimney Re-Lining, etc.
Michael
Tel:
067-42604
Mob:
086-8570352
Email: hogancontractingservices@gmail.com
Web: www.hogancontractingservices.ie

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Ph: 0505 22476
ROSCREA
087 7974142
085 2355679
DIESEL INJECTION
C.A.V. Bosch Hino Diesel Kiki Zetor
Tipperary Ladies Football Minor A County Final winners Cahir who defeated
Moyle Rovers. Cahir 4-10 Moyle Rovers 3-8. The Cahir Team: Niamh Murphy; Kirsty Arbuckle, Emma Buckley, Roisin Costigan; Carol Casey, Megan
Burke, Lorna McEniry (Captain); Aisling McCarthy (0-3, 0-2 frees), Aoife
Corcoran (1-0); Grainne Quirke, Aisling Moloney (0-2, 0-1 free), Katie Farrell; Dervla Buckley, Roisin Howard (2-3), Lauren Noonan; Subs: Keely
Halpin, Aoife O'Donnell, Roisin McCarthy, Rachel O'Donnell, Kailee Burke,
Shauna Burke, Lauren Fitzgerald, Kirsty Downey (1-2), Emma Corcoran
New Season Highlights at
The Source Arts Centre Thurles
As winter takes hold it’s comforting
to know that The Source Arts Centre’s priority is your cultural and entertainment needs. So, get your hands
on a copy of the brochure and book
your favourite shows to avail of early
bird offers; prepare to be entertained!
24 Jan Hunka, Dunne & Robinson
Trio: Sublime Baroque and Klezmer
music as well as film classics.
There are still tickets left for the last
of the December shows, amongst the
many sell outs. Bring the family
along to Ballet Ireland’s stunning production of Carmen on Thursday 19
December or, snap up last few tickets
to Neil Delamere’s new show on Friday 27 December. If all else fails, a
gift voucher would make an ideal
Christmas present!
Diesel pump, injector or engine trouble?
Come to Roscrea Diesel Injection. We recondition all makes of
diesel pumps and injectors including Bosch, Delphi, Siemens
and denso for trucks, vans, cars and agri-machinery.
• Latest test equipment for common rail systems
• Wide range of diagnostic equipment in our garage
• We carry out all our garage work ourselves with our qualified
technicians on the floor.
Call us today for a very competitive price,
. We also offer a call out service to remove any seized or tight
injectors from the car or van
Roscrea Diesel Injection, Old Bacon Factory,
Railway View, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
St Marys Church of Ireland Tipperary
Ph: 0505 22476 mbl: 087 7974142, 085 2355679
Email: roscreadieselinjection@hotmail.com
Town Christmas tree festival
programme of events
Wednesday December 18th, 6.45pm
Traditional Irish music session with
Billy Clifford and friends.
Admission to the festival is by voluntary contribution.
07/08 Feb A Skull in Connemara:
One of Martin McDonagh’s Leenane
Trilogy – a superb production.
Here is a taste of what you can look
forward to on stage in the New Year:
11 Jan Tom Crean – Antartic Explorer: Aidan Dooley returns with his sensational show. Don’t miss it.
31 Jan The Henry Girls: Up and coming folk/Americana trio from Donegal. Prepare to be charmed.
Sunday 22nd December 2pm – 4pm
Children’s Christmas crafts with
Mike O’Meara
All funds raised from the festival will
go towards the interior painting of the
church.
Further Information Contact Mike
O’Meara 0867-218748
mikeomeara48@yahoo.ie
12 Feb Me, Mollser: Abbey Theatre’s
interactive theatre show for children
based on Seán O’Casey’s The Plough
and the Stars. An excellent production
for all lovers of theatre.
14 Feb My Brother Peter: Irish Chamber Orchestra collaborates with theaPictured at Templemore College of Further Education. Left to Right (back row) tre stars Patrick Mason and Bosco
Hogan – we can’t wait to see the end Sean Slattery, Johnny Lee, Stephen Daly, Gerry O'Reilly, Colm Daly, Kenny Noble,
Kane Madigan, Lewis Crawford, Callum Crawford, Gary Leonard, Left to Right
result as music and theatre collide.
(front row) - Principal Noel Colleran, Aisling Hassett, Mark Maher - Special Effects
Sculptor from The Hobbit, Ciara O'Sullivan (Teacher), Martina Flanagan, Nicola
Welford (Teacher).
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Friday 20th December 7.30pm Aherlow Gospel choir conducted by Margie Maxwell
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Paul Boyle
uPVC
“Zina’s Kitchen” opened in Patrick st, Templemore
on Tuesday 26th November. It is a fabulous shop that
specialises in birthday and wedding cakes; we also do
Tea, Coffee and hot foods such as curries and soup
including fat free alternatives.
Keep Your Heat Inside!
Repair Those Draughty Windows
€4.00
Call or Text to order: 089 2091056
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Borrisoleigh
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Prayers: €7.50
Initials:______
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The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
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The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. J.S.
The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. F.S.
The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. H.C.
The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
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The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. T.S.
The Miraculous Prayer
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. T.R.
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Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve
asked for many favours. This time I
ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of
Jesus and place it within Your own
broken heart where Your Father sees
it. Then in His merciful eyes it will
become Your favour, not mine.
Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days,
promise publication and favour will
be granted. Never know to fail. D.S.
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Counselling
Anxiety
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By Jim O’Shea
Series 4, no. 16. Anxiety. Deep
breathing, negative thinking and
desensitisation
Deep breathing is one of the basic
and best ways to ease and manage
anxiety (and panic attacks). It takes
about 3 weeks to learn how to deep
breathe. It means breathing through
the stomach (abdomen) rather than
through the chest. When this is mastered and you breathe through your
stomach your shoulders will not
move, but your belly and stomach
will expand and contract as you
breathe. It is advisable not to spend
more than 2 minutes at a time deep
breathing, because you take in more
oxygen this way, and can become
dizzy if you do too much of it at a
time. Therefore, it is best to spend a
short time 5 or 6 times a day doing
it.
There are several ways to learn how
to deep breathe. The classical way is
to sit straight in a chair, put your
hand on your stomach and as you
breathe in your stomach will expand,
and as you breathe out your stomach
will contract. Having breathed in,
you hold your breath for a second or
two before breathing out. Some recommend putting a book on your
stomach, and using your stomach to
push it out. This can be difficult in
the first few days, but as you practise
you will notice your stomach extending more as time goes by. Long
ago, I learned to deep breathe in a
rather unusual, but effective way. I
spent some time in the Jesuit order,
and we learned deep breathing to
help us when giving sermons. The
method was to go down on all fours
and pant like a dog! There was no
great effort in this, because you have
to deep breathe when in that posture.
It might look strange, but it works,
and eventually deep breathing becomes habitual.
While deep or abdominal breathing
in itself is a big help in easing anxious feelings, it can be used to relax
the entire body. If you refer back to
an earlier article, you will see how I
incorporated deep breathing into the
visualisation of the wise being. Our
breath is like our spirit. Feel it gently
coursing through your body. It will
also help you to empty your mind
and quieten your thoughts. This prevents rumination, one of the roots of
depression and anxiety. Another
technique is to pick a ‘relaxing’
word such as ‘peace’, ‘gentle’ and so
on and repeat it as you relax each
part of your body.
Since anxiety may come from distorted, negative or illogical thinking,
training ourselves to think positively
is the best possible way forward.
This is not as difficult as one might
think, although pessimistic thoughts
are deep rooted, and a pessimistic
thought has a greater impact than a
positive one. Therefore, anxious
people must constantly practise positive thinking until a new pathway is
laid down in the brain. In practise,
this means substituting positive
thoughts for negative ones. For example, the phone rings, and the anxious person immediately thinks ‘bad
news’. Constantly replacing this
with the thinking ‘good news’ will
help to reconfigure our negative wiring of the brain. This will take some
time to achieve.
Since extreme anxiety means that a
person has become acutely sensitised, one of the most common procedures is to desensitise the sufferer,
by gradually exposing him to the
anxiety-provoking situation. Desensitisation is a technique of cognitive
behavioural therapy, and involves
becoming familiar with the situation
that arouses the anxiety. It means
steeling yourself to feel the disagreeable and severe sensations and gradually getting used to them, all the
time slowly extending the limits of
exposure to the fear arousing event
or place. This requires courage. Who
wants to experience the painful sensations associated with anxiety?
Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor
from Furze, Thurles. Ph.0878211009 www.jimoshea.net. Jim
O’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies.
Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is
published by Veritas. The royalties
from this book will go the the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin Jim
O’Shea’s new book called Abuse,
about domestic violence, workplace
and school bullying is now available
on Amazon, published by Cork University Press and in Bookshops.